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2012 Hyundai Genesis power train problems

39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2012 Hyundai Genesis15% of all complaints for this model year.

39
Power Train complaints
15%
share of all complaints
52,500 mi
median reported incident mileage
0 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • During normal driving conditions, the 8 speed automatic transmission will randomly hesitate to upshift from 2nd to 3rd and from 4th to 5th, causing an unpredictable loss of power. Symptoms will show up intermittently, and do not seem to be caused by certain events. This is unsafe because the…

    filed Jul 28, 2024

  • The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact…

    filed Nov 15, 2023

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related service bulletins

  • This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic transmission with Incorrect Ratio DTC (transmission clutch slip in gear above limit) listed on Page 2.

    24-AT-002H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 9, 2024
All 2012 Hyundai Genesis TSBs →

Power Train problems in other Genesis years

YearReportsShare
2016 Genesis1010%
2015 Genesis228%
2013 Genesis2117%
2011 Genesis65%
2010 Genesis56%
2009 Genesis104%
Genesis power train problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.